Karma REVERO 2017, Owner'S Manual

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CLEANING AND VEHICLE CARE
Cleaning and Vehicle Care
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
It is illegal to pollute drains, rivers and
waterways. Some cleaning products
contain chemicals that are hazardous to
the environment. Used toxic chemicals
must be disposed of at authorized waste
disposal sites only. Always take
precautions to prevent fluids from spilling.
HAND WASHING
CAUTION: Avoid using tight-napped
or rough cloths, such as washing
mitts. Care must be taken when removing
caked-on dirt or other foreign substances
so the paint surface is not scratched or
damaged.
In order to maintain the appearance of
your vehicle, observe the following:
•
Do not wash the vehicle using hot water.
•
Do not use detergents or dish washing
liquid.
•
In hot weather, do not wash the vehicle
in direct sunlight.
•
Do not aim water hoses directly at
window, door or hood seals, or through
wheel apertures onto brake
components.
Use a hose to flush grime and grit from the
bodywork before washing.
Only wash the bodywork using cold or
lukewarm water containing a good quality
wash and wax shampoo.
After washing, rinse with clean water and
thoroughly wipe dry with a chamois. Do not
allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish.
AUTOMATIC CAR WASHERS OR
PRESSURE WASHER
CAUTION: Karma Automotive
recommends that you hand wash
your vehicle. Do not use an automatic car
washer or pressure washer as these may
damage your vehicle’s paint finish, solar
roof, or other components.
Note:
Vehicle or paint damage caused by
using an automatic car washer will not be
covered under the vehicle warranty.
WHEELS
CAUTION: Do not use chemical based
wheel cleaners or chrome polish
compounds, as these can damage the
finish of the wheel.
Clean with warm, fresh water containing a
good quality wash and wax shampoo.
Thoroughly rinse the wheels to remove any
residue.
CLEANING THE UNDERSIDE
During winter months if salt has been used
on the roads, use a hose to wash the
underside of the car. Flush away
accumulations of mud in those areas
where debris easily collects (wheel arches
and panel seams, for example).
REMOVING TAR SPOTS
Use denatured alcohol to remove tar spots
and stubborn grease stains from paint.
After cleaning, immediately wash the area
with soapy water to remove all traces of
alcohol.